2016 Press Accreditation Application will Open in September 2015

If you are a member of the press and would like to apply for accreditation for the 2016 Investing in African Mining Indaba, then we invite you to apply in September 2015. Please become familiar with the required guidelines for press accreditation.

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Note: Press registration is not available on-site during the event. All press accreditation applications for the 2016 Mining Indaba must be submitted before 29 January 2016.

Press Accreditation Guidelines

All members of the press must supply the documents listed below when applying for press accreditation. Your press registration will not be considered if required documents are not submitted at the time of registration. Accredited press from previous years are not automatically granted accreditation rights in 2016. All applications are subject to review and the terms and conditions - PLEASE SEE BELOW.

Accredited media will receive COMPLIMENTARY conference registration to the 2016 Investing in African Mining Indaba. In order to qualify as accredited press, you must supply the following at the time of registration on-site:

Your current official Press Card with your name and photo; OR

A copy of the most current print or online publication masthead displaying your name and job title as journalist, writer, correspondent, or editor, news anchor.

If you do not have a magazine masthead you will need to provide two articles written by you showing your name with the article. These must be provided either online (URL location) or in PDF format. Articles must have been published within the last four months.

Special note for freelance journalists: if you are a freelance journalist on assignment for a publication or news outlet, you will need to provide a letter of assignment written and signed by a representative from the news organisation on letterhead. In addition you would need to bring one of the above reference items. Please note that the media organisation must meet the standards below.

NEWS AGENCIES

Any applicants individuals from an organisation, which recommends, advises, or consults on stocks, funds or any other monetary instruments, regardless of title, will not be granted press credentials. They may register as a conference delegate at the current published rate. Press access is reserved for qualifying news agencies. This may include but not limited to: business-to-business trade publications (either print and/or online), business-to-consumer publishers (either print or online), and/or national and international newspapers, magazines, radio and TV news channels. Each application will be carefully reviewed to ensure that the credentials are met. Regardless of job title, press accreditation will not be granted if your organisation does not mean the aforementioned standard as a news agency.

EDITORIAL TITLES

Press credentials will not be granted to any individuals holding a title of publisher, sales, corporate media executive, public relations, marketing, consultant or any other non-editorial professional. Press credentials are reserved for qualified editorial professionals ONLY.Mining Indaba™, organisers of the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba, reserve the right, at its sole discretion, to deny or withdraw the accreditation of any member misusing press credentials conferred upon them or who do not meet the qualifying criteria.

Acceptable editorial titles: editor, writer, contributor, columnist, author, correspondent, journalist, or any other title that indicates your position is that of a content nature.

Freelance Writers
If you are a freelance writer commissioned by a magazine or newspaper to cover the event, then you will need to provide a letter from the publication you will be representing. The letter must be signed by the head of the editorial department and be written on the publication's letterhead. Please note: If the publication does not meet the criteria, your application for press access will be denied. The letter of recommendation will need to be provided in addition to standard press application required materials.

PRESS ACCESS INCLUDES

Complimentary registration which provides access to all conference sessions, exhibit hall, and food and beverage functions held at the convention centre (i.e. breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception). Press access does not include access to the annual golf tournament, pre-conference workshops, or invitation-only events.

EXCLUSIONS

Press credentials will not be granted to any individuals holding a title of publisher, sales, corporate media executive, marketing or any other non-editorial professional who does not meet the qualification criteria. In addition, any individuals from an organisation, which recommends, advises, or consults on stocks, funds or any other monetary instruments, regardless of title, will not be granted press credentials. They may register as a conference delegate at the current published rate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Organisers of the 2016 Investing in African Mining Indaba, reserve the right, at its sole discretion, to deny or withdraw the accreditation of any member misusing press credentials conferred upon them or who do not meet the qualifying criteria. In addition Mining Indaba™ reserves the right to amend and update these terms as it sees fit throughout the event process. All credentialed press will be notified should any changes to their status occur.

INTERVIEW REQUESTS

To request an interview with the organisers of the Mining Indaba™ and/or some of its speakers and sponsors, please submit your enquiry to Maria Palombini, Group Marketing & Public Relations Director, at maria.palombini@miningindaba.com